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Scholarships & Awards

It is important to recognize the individuals and agencies that impact our community mental wellness and shape our future. The Porter-Starke Services Foundation supports various scholarships and awards that acknowledge these efforts.

Community IMPACT Award
The Porter-Starke Services Foundation Community IMPACT Award recognizes individuals who have made an impact within our community through fundraising efforts or by raising awareness. Awareness and education are integral parts of combating stigma and helping others recognize the important role that mental health plays in our overall health. Individuals helping to spread that message, whether through advocacy, education, or fundraising, deserve substantial recognition and are recipients of this award.

Award Recipients:
2009: Bob Jacobs
2008: Dr. Larry Baas
2007: Steve Massa and Pat Puffer
2006: Denise Koebcke

High School Impact Scholarship Awards
The Porter-Starke Services Foundation High School Impact Scholarships are awarded annually to graduating high school seniors in Porter and Starke counties who have been accepted to an accredited college, university or vocational school and whose life has been impacted by mental health or who has made a positive impact on the mental health of others. Students submit a one-page essay on this impact along with their application and one letter of recommendation. These awards exemplify our effort to bring awareness to the struggles that everyone faces and the difference that young people can make on the lives of others.


Award Recipients:
2010: Anthony Brooks, Stephanie Elkins, Morgan Galoway Daly, and Derek Kennett
2009: Caitlin Littlejohn, Mallory Przybylinski, Jessica Sobocinski, and Brooke Sterling
2008: Karen Martinsen, Katalin Shrader, Emily Tolliver and Hannah White
2007: Amber Wallen, Brittany Hoffman, Kristen Pallock and Alexandra Zikesch
2006: Jasmine Caraballo and Ashley Klazura

Continuing Education Scholarships
The Porter-Starke Services Foundation Continuing Education Scholarships recognize qualified individuals at Porter-Starke Services who are continuing their education in field of behavioral health. By encouraging staff to enhance their expertise, we are able to maintain and enhance the services offered to our clients. We appreciate the opportunity to support their efforts to improve themselves and our organization.

Award Recipients:
2009 Winners: Carmen Arlt, Dana Snodgrass, Jeffrey Todd
2008 Winner: Carmen Arlt
2007 Winners: Carmen Arlt, Sarah Bernard, Tabatha Scasny
2006 Winners: Carmen Arlt, Sarah Bernard, Jackie Muha, Tabatha Scasny, and Susan Helton

Support of Behavioral Health Programs
Our Support of Behavioral Health Programs allows us to evaluate annual needs and assist valuable community programs. Within the past few years, the Foundation has supported numerous programs; some supported multiple times and others with assistance of as much as $28,000! The Foundation's support of behavioral health programs include: